John Betjeman

The best-loved of English poets, John Betjeman (1906–1984) was also a great champion of British heritage and his legacy lives on, not just in his poetry, but in his diaries, broadcasts and letters. He famously campaigned to save many church buildings and his work encouraged a greater appreciation of overlooked Victorian churches and architects.

Jonathan Glancey

Jonathan Glancey is one of Britain's foremost commentators on architecture, and is the architecture and design editor of The Guardian.